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Home My WebLink About1989-05-01 Correspondence SPR WITHDRAWN F o +y OFFICES OF: o °� Towle Of 120 Main Street } D APPEALS NORTH Nort1 Anulovtr� NDOVER BUILDING Massachusetts 0I84 5 CONSERVNnON eegc" �£` I)WISION OF (508)(382-6483 HEAUM PLANNING PLANNING & COMMUNI'I'Y DEVELOPMENT KAREN !-LI'. NELSON, DIRECTOR MEMORANDUM TO : Planning Board FROMt Scott A. Stocking, " 44 Planner DATE : January 17 , 1989 RE; Site Plan Review -- Circuit Repair Corporation Staff has reviewed the above cited site plan and has the following comments : 1 . Height of the structure . The finish floor is 15 . 5 ' above the grade of Flagship Drive and the finish roof is 37 . 5 ' higher tha, the street . Please supply the Board with an elevation or perspective which will show what this structure will look like from the street . 2 . Is this proposal to be built in two ( 2 ) phases? 3 . Clearly indicate the 32 ' wide access easement on the plan. No parking shall be placed within this easement. A copy of all easements between Lots E1 and E2 shall be provided to the Board . Have you discussed a grading easement with the owner of Lot P next door? 4 . Address the concerns of the Fire Department letter dated January 3, 1989 . 5 . The landscape elan must correspond to the site plan submitted by Christiansen & Sergi Engineers . Building area is different and handicapped ramp is not the same . G . Seventeen ( 17 ) parking spaces needed for administration, 22 parking spaces needed for warehousing, 39 spaces needed 36 spaces shown . 7 , Need a line placed upon the landscaping plan which is labeled a "no-cut" line , in order to preserve existing trees . 8 . No stormwater retention shown . Must check with DPW for adequacy of design , 1 r Street O� 1 20 OFFICES OF: r;l'O V1�11 MainMainc t APPEALS k r North Andover BUILDING - ` NOR I � ANDOVER ^off;.-', �, .9 t\ assach. .(setts 01845 CONSERVATION $S,CRUGEt I)WISION OF (508)682-6483 HEALTH PLANNING PLANNING & CONINIUN1'l'Y UGVELOPMIEN'I' KARHIN I LI'. NI I.SON, I]IEZE?C"IOIt January 23, 1989 Mr. Joseph D . LaGrasse Joseph D . LaGrasse & Associates , Inc . I Elm Square Andover, MA 01810 Res Circuit Repair Corporation Site Plan Review Dear Joe : Thank you for presenting the above cited project to the Planning Board during their January 19 , 1989 meeting . Please be advised that the Board has scheduled to extend the public hearing until their February 2 , 1989 meeting in order to resolve the following issues : 1 . The traffic light issue for the Willow Street/Route 114 intersection . The Board has expressed their dismay numerous times that this dangerous Intersection does not have a traffic light . The Board requests your input on how this situation will be rectified . 2 . Building elevations for all. four ( 4 ) sides of the structure . The Board is particularly interested in how the structure will look from Route 114 . 3 . Suggestions on how the mechanical equipment to be placed on the roof: will be screened . 4 . Need an engineers stamp on the calculations and soil report submitted for this project. 5 . Suggestions on how to control the soil removal process from the site . 6 . Discuss a grading easement with the owners of Lot F . The purpose of this easement is to eliminate the need to construct a retaining wall. on Lot F in the future . r Page 2 : 7 . Show parking spaces for 39 cars , then show the actual number of parking spaces to be provided . You have estimated that 20 people will work at the facility. . 8. Height of the structure . The finish floor is 15 . 5 ' above the grade of Flagship Drive and the finish roof ' is 37 . 5 ' higher than the street; . Please supply the Board with an elevation or perspective which will show what this structure will look like from the street . 9 . Clearly indicate the 32 ' wide access easement on the plan . No parking shall be placed within this easement. 10. The landscape plan must correspond to the site plan submitted by Christiansen & Sergi Engineers . Building area is different and handicapped ramp is not the same . 11 . Need a line placed upon the landscaping plan which is labeled a "no-cut" line , in order to preserve existing trees . 12 . No ,stormwater retention shown. Must check with D . P . W . for adequacy of. design . Thank you for your time and effort in this matter. If you have any further question in this matter please do not hesitate to contact me . Sincerely, Scott A. Stocking, stop Town Planner �/ ljle Joseph' J. LaGrasse & AssociateL: Jnc. Architects * Engineers 0 Land Planners C G I I Elm Square I Andover, Massachusetts 01810 Phone. 470-3675 January 30, 19B9 MR . SCOTT STOCKING, ATCP Town Planner Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 RE : Circuit Repair Corporation Dear Scott, The following response is in answer to the questions requested at the last meeting . We will present them at your next meeting, February 16, 1989 . 1 . Traffic light issue - Letter Enclosed . 2 . Building -Elevation& - Elevations Drawn & Enclosed . 3 . Mechanical Equipment on Roof The Mechanical System has not been designed , however if roof top ventilation and exhaust units are utilized, ' no screening will be provided . The reasoning is that this ,building would not have a central boiler or Mechanical System. Most likely several packaged unitized roof top systems will be spaced at different locations on the roof . The package units are not -unsightly or exposed in full view from the ground . Also, the building will have a small parapet at the peri'meter assisting In screening what roof top units are proposed . 4 . Professional Stamps - Architects Stamp Civil Engineers Stamp Soils Engineer Stamp All Professional working an this Vroject have stampod there respective work . 5. As noted at my presentation, very little sail will be removed from this site . It is anticipated that a maximum of 500 yards of soil will be removed . This will be accomplished at one time possibly in one day but most likely two days . Administration on quantity will be verified by Superintendent on the Jobsite . 1 I! Page 2 MR. SCOTT STOCKING January 30, 1989 6. The grading of Lot F is not the responsibility of my client . However , as presented, if the Owner of Lot F would like an easement to remove soild from Lot .E2 in order to have better utilization of Lot F , my client would be amiable . 7 . The existing parking plan shows 35 parking spaces . As requested , we have shown an additional 7 future spaces that could be created on the rear paved surface . 39 net possible spaces could exist if required even if 3 spaces were removed at the easement if a driveway was to go through . B. Perspective of the front of the building was submitted for review in the form of a 24"x36" sheet and also a 8"x12" photograph. Also, the mean elevation difference from the property line on Flagship Drive and finish floor is 12 .5 feet not 15.5 feet . 12 feet of rise in 48 feet of distance equates to 4 : 1 or a very acceptable slope . 9 . Parking at the end of the easement can be removed once a driveway is continued onto Lot El . Refer to Item No . 7 . 10. Site Plan submitted in Booklet given to Planning Board does relate to Landscaping Plan and visa versa. 11 . Line added to Plan enclosed . 12 . Storm water retention is not necessary nor is it required by the Engineer... The subdivision Engineering Plan submitted and accepted 10 y.ears ago contained adequate drainage engineering and water retention for the entire Subdivision . If. required, Christiansen & Sergi , the Engineers , will discuss this with the DPW. Please evaluate the criteria noted as I will discuss this at the February 16, 1989 meeting . If you require additional information, please contact me . Sincerely., Joseph D. LaGrasse, AIA Josaph D. �LaGrasse & Associates, Inc . CC : Phil Chrfstiansen Atty. Robert Autleri Enc: . JDL : meb 01 January 30 , 1989 Chairman Planning Board Town of Andover 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 Re : Application for Site Plan Review Flagship Drive North Andover, Massachusetts Assessor ' s Map 107C, Parcel 71 Dear Sir: As you are aware, an Application for Site Plan Review relative to the above-captioned matter is before the Board at this time. I am the proposed Buyer of a portion of the above-described real estate under a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the current owner of the property, The Ragweed Realty Trust . Upon the purchase of said property and. subsequent to approval by the Planning Board, I shall construct a building as detailed in the application for Site Plan Review for my company, Circuit Repair Corporation. As future owner of said real estate and President of Circuit Repair corporation, I hereby state that I would be willing to contribute my proportionate share of funds needed to address the traffic situation in and around Flagship Drive area . Please note that it is my understanding that my proportionate share would be based on the total number of business and property owners in the affected area and their respective use of the roadway area . Sincerely yours , Jeff r\er y Presidentz Circuit Repair Corporation Circuit Repair Corporation 200 Corporate Place #3 Peabody, MA 01960 (617)535-3001 Ok NontH4 OFFICES OF; � � Town Of 120 Main, Slreel APPEALS "a NORTH ANDOVER Norm A:,c(avc,r ,''�, BUILDING � Massachusetis O 1845 CONSERVATION DIVISION O1= (508)682-6483 HEALTH PLANNING PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT KAREN H.P. NELSON, DIRECTOR February 7 , 1989 Mr. Joseph D. LaGrasse , ATA 1 Elm Square Andover, MA 01810• Re; Circuit Repair Corporation Site Plan Dear Joe : The Planning Board voted to accept your request to move the public hearing scheduled to be continued to their to their February 2 , 1989 meeting to be held instead on February 16 , 1989 , 1 have the following responses to your January 31 , 1989 letter: 1 . Your letter regarding the traffic light by Mr. Jeff ferry is sufficient. 2 . The Board will review the building elevations on February 16 , 1989 . 3. The Board will review the screening of the mechanical systems in detail . 4 . Professional stamps have been secured. 3. Soil removal will be controlled by the Board in their decision . 6 . The grading easement with Lot F can be worked out in the future . 7 . You have amended your parking design as required . Adequate parking is shown . Need to explore providing only the spaces needed at this time rather than paving the site to provide the required. 39 parking spaces . Page 21 8 . know the building will look from Flagship Drive is very important to the Board . Please show the Board how your design addressed the high finish floor elevation in relation to the street. 9 . Agreed. 10 . Haster landscape plan must correspond with the site plan . 11 . Agreed. 12 . This must be checked out and agreed to by D . P . W . Thank you for your time and effort in this matter. Sincerely, Scott A. Stocking AICP 'Down Planner / jle r .r. °FNorttNi . OFFICES OF: �� °m own of I 120 Main S11-cel 1 A APPEALS NORTH ANDOVER Nt»11, nitcltz��r,r F BUILDING *e�"•:..a��•'-t CONSERVAI'ION s$"p' DIVISION O (508)682(3483 HEALTH PLANNING PLANNING & COMMUNITY UEVELOPMEW KAREN H.P. NELSON, IDIREC7'OR February I ) , :t989 Mr. Joseph D . LaGrasse Joseph D . LaGrasse & Associates 1 Elm Square Andover, MA 01810 Re : Circuit Repair Corp. Site Plan Review Dear Joe : The Planning Board during their February 16 , 1989 weeting closed the public hearing on the above cited project and took the matter under advisement. The Board has scheduled to consider a derision on this project for their March 16 , 1989 meeting . Any additional questions, on this project should be directed to Karen Nelson, since today is my Last day in North Andover. Thank you for your time and effort in this matter. Sincerely, Scott A . Stocking, AI - Town Planner /jle r, I .ROBERT C. AUTIERI ATTORNEY AT LAW WILLOWS PROFESSIONAL PARK 81 1 TURNPIKE STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01 845 � '€ (508) 681-0737 April 3 , 1989 Chairman of the Planning Board Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Application for Site Review Approval Flagship Drive, Circuit Repair Corporation Dear Sir: Please be advised that this office represents the above- named Circuit Repair Corporation in its application for site approval relative to the property located on Flagship Drive in North Andover. Please note that this correspondence is being forwarded to you to inform you that my client is withdrawing the said application without prejudice. Thank you for taking duly note of this matter and if you have any questions or concerns relating to this matter, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Very truly"-yb s B AU TIER Attorney at Law RCA: lam: 4/3 .ltr cc: Mr. Jeff Ferry, Circuit Repair Corporation Mr. Robert Regan Mr. Joseph D. LaGrasse 1 RAGWEED REALTY TRUST P.O. BOX 14 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 `April 12, 1989 Chairman of The Planning Board Town of North Andover 120 Main Street No. Andover, Ma. 01845 Re: Application for Site Plan Approval Flagship Drive, Ragweed Realty Trust Dear Sir: Please be advised that Attorney Robert C. Autieri does not represent Ragweed Realty Trust, the Applicant/Petition- ers for Site Plan Review as filed with the North Andover Town Clerk on December 19, 1988. The Planning Board gave its informal approval of the Site Plan at their meeting of March 16, 1989 and Ragweed Realty Trust requests the Board to formalize that approval at their meeting on April 20, 1989. Thank you for your cooperation. Ver my yours, G US R rt P. Regan RPR/gfk stee 1 k FORM L REFERRAL FORM Preliminary Plan ` Definitive Sibdivisi_on _Special Permit ,C Site Plan Review North Andover, Massachusetts Director, Public Works Sup' t/Highway, Utilities & Operations Director of Engineering & Administration Supervisor of Forestry & Groupd Fire Chief J s/ Conservation Commission Inspector of Buildings Board of health .� Police Chief " Planning Board A Public Hearing has been scheduled for Qw p.m. on /�r✓U _ �9 to discuss these plans. (Preliminary plans do not need public Baring.) May we have your comments and recommendations concerning these plans no later than Thank you, Clerk, Planning Office